Proposed Fair Repair Act Excludes Medical Devices
Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the Fair Repair Act, aiming to guarantee the right to repair products, excluding medical devices.
Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the Fair Repair Act, aiming to guarantee the right to repair products, excluding medical devices.
The Massachusetts Senate became the second state in the nation to pass electronics right-to-repair legislation.
If the bill passes in Colorado, it would be a first state in the nation to allow consumers to repair powered wheelchairs
Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the Fair Repair Act, aiming to guarantee the right to repair products, excluding medical devices.
The right to repair as a legislative movement has grand implications on the future of medical equipment and patient safety.
Read MoreToday’s episode touches on the need to increase awareness and training in the biomed field, cybersecurity concerns, and the recent developments of Right to Repair.
Read MoreIn this Soapbox column, retired BMET manager Frank Nickells, CBET, shares his thoughts on the Right to Repair and reveals why he thinks the resistance to the movement is about money—not safety.
Read MoreA diverse coalition of hospitals, consumers, small businesses, and farmers urged an Illinois House committee to pass “Right to Repair” legislation.
Read MoreThere are still many unanswered questions regarding Apple’s recent announcement that it would soon be offering a self-service repair program for the iPhone.
Read MoreApple’s recently announced self service repair program comes as it navigates governmental pressures and scrutiny from Right-to-Repair campaigns.
Read MoreIn a landmark move—and one applauded by Right to Repair advocates—Apple Inc. announced on Wednesday, November 17, that it would begin selling spare parts and tools to consumers so they could perform their own repairs.